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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,397.91, 40,569.85 and 15,969.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,397.91, 40,569.85 and 15,969.15 is: 22,037.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,397.91 : 40,569.85 = 15,969.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,397.91/40,569.85 = 15,969.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,397.91x = 40,569.85 × 15,969.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,397.91x = 647,866,020.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,866,020.13/29,397.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,037.83

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